Indian Travellers

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India’s Travel Retail Boom: A Silent Giant Awakens.




Did you know India is now among the top five global aviation markets, with over 450 million passengers annually—and growing rapidly?

India isn’t just a booming consumer economy—it’s a rising powerhouse in travel retail. With millions of affluent flyers, expanding international routes, and a young, aspirational demographic, travel retail in India is no longer just about souvenirs and tobacco. It’s about luxury, prestige, and experience.

India’s economic resilience, strong domestic demand, and rising disposable incomes have made airport retail one of the fastest-growing retail segments in the country. From global fashion houses to fine liquor brands and niche fragrances—everyone wants a slice of the Indian traveller’s wallet.

Here are the major Indian travel retail hotspots you should know:
1. Delhi Duty Free – Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
2. Mumbai Duty Free – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
3. Bengaluru Duty Free – Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
4. Hyderabad Duty Free Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
5. Chennai Duty Free – Chennai International Airport (MAA)
6. Cochin Duty Free – Cochin International Airport (COK)
7. Kolkata Duty Free – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
8. Goa Duty Free – Manohar International Airport (GOX)
9. Ahmedabad Duty Free – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
10. Trivandrum Duty Free – Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
11. Kannur Duty Free - Kannur International Airport (CNN)

With global brands localising assortments and investing in visibility, India’s travel retail landscape is becoming as premium and dynamic as Singapore, Dubai, or Heathrow.

If you’re a brand or a global buyer still overlooking India, it’s time to rethink.

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